Repeat Violators of Public Health Act

Food Premises Inspection Reports by the province confirm licensed food premises comply with the minimum standards of the Public Health Act and Food Premises Regulations. Food-service operations subject to annual inspection include all sit-in and take-out restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores and markets, as well as food-service providers at special events.

Some establishments have a history of problems found during inspections. However, they continue to operate. The issues/question is: “Is PEI too lenient when it comes to letting licensed food premises continue to operate when they have a history of failing inspections?”.

One solution suggested was that the province require a history of past inspections be posted at the entrance(s) to licensed food premises so that potential patrons can make informed decisions.